Will Smith to play doctor in `Game Brain`

London: Hollywood star Will Smith is set to star in the NFL concussion drama `Game Brain` and play doctor, Bennet Omalu.

The movie, to be written and directed by Peter Landesman, is based on an article and follows the forensic neuropathologist who discovered the existence of CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) in a professional football player, reportedly.

The Ridley Scott-produced film will see Bennet stuck between his ethical obligations as a doctor and the harsh realities of the NFL.